History & Civics
Identify the consequences of the Kalinga War on Ashoka.
P : Death and destruction in the Kalinga War made Ashoka sad and unhappy
Q : He gave up war and conquests forever
R : Ashoka abandoned his throne and became a Buddhist monk
S : Ashoka gave up 'Dharmavijaya' and adopted 'Digvijaya'
- P and Q
- R and S
- P and S
- Q and R
Mauryan Empire
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